Saturday, June 28, 2008

Charlotte 1-1 Bermuda

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June 28, 2008 - IN THIS ISSUE
3v3 Cup
Bryant Saves Eagles With Late Goal at Bermuda
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Bryant Saves Charlotte with Late Goal
in 1-1 Tie at Bermuda
 
(Hamilton, Bermuda) - The Charlotte Eagles wrapped up their two game road trip tonight facing the Hogges at the Bermuda National Stadium.  Charlotte played the majority of the game behind, with Keishan Bean scoring the first goal for Bermuda in the 19th minute.  Brady Bryant saved the day for Charlotte with a late goal to draw the Eagles and Hogges even at 1-1.
 
The Bermuda Hogges came out ready to play in the first half and out shot Charlotte 10-6 in the half.  Charlotte really turned things around in the second half, earning nine corner kicks off their offensive pressure and out-shooting Bermuda 9-4 in the second half, but the Eagles had trouble capitalizing on their chances for the second night in a row.  Fortunately Brady Bryant was able to find the back of the net in the 87th minute to earn the tie an a point in the standings.  It turned out to be quite a different match than the 6-0 victory Charlotte had over Bermuda at UNC Charlotte to open the season.
 
Despite the two ties on the road this weekend the Charlotte Eagles remain at the top of the USL-2 standings at 8-1-4 for 28 points.  The Bermuda Hogges earned their first tie of the season and move to 3-6-1 for 10 points. 
 
The Charlotte Eagles are at home this coming weekend to host arch rival the Wilmington Hammerheads at Restart Field.  Kickoff is slated for 7:00 pm.  Tickets for the Saturday, July 5th matchup can be purchased online at www.CharlotteEagles.com.  Fans purchasing tickets online prior to game day will save $2.00/ticket.  Gate ticket prices are $10 for adults, $7 for students (6-18) and children 5 and under are FREE!

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Friday, June 27, 2008

Western Mass 0-0 Charlotte Eagles

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June 27, 2008 - IN THIS ISSUE
0-0 Draw
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Western Mass Hold Eagles to 0-0 Draw

(Ludlow, MA) - The Charlotte Eagles played the first of a two game road trip tonight, starting with a match up with the Western Mass Pioneer.  Western Mass held the league leading Eagles scoreless in the 0-0 tie.
 
The Charlotte Eagles had much of the possession throughout the game, but were only able to create a few quality chances on goal.  Western Mass defended well, and played much of the first and most of the second half packed in their half.  The Pioneers looked to create their scoring chances off the counter attack. 
 
The tie is a sore one for Charlotte, sitting atop the USL Second Division.  Charlotte's record moves to 8-1-3, for 27 points, still five points better than the Cleveland City Stars in the second spot of the standings.  The Western Mass Pioneers should be pleased with a tie to finish off the series with Charlotte.  Western Mass sits in the fourth position of the standings at 5-5-4, for 19 points.
 
Charlotte finishes off its road trip tomorrow in Bermuda, facing the Bermuda Hogges.  Charlotte opened the season hosting Bermuda and fired off a 6-0 victory.  Bermuda has shown definite improvement and Charlotte has to be getting weary with such a tight string of games recently.
 
The Charlotte Eagles return to home field action on Saturday, July 5th to host rival Wilmington.  Kick off is slated for 7:00 pm at Restart field.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.CharlotteEagles.com at the advance purchase discount of $2.00 per ticket when purchased prior to game night.
 
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008


Open Cup Round 3

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June 24, 2008 - IN THIS ISSUE
Open Cup Match Report
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Final Minute Penalty Kick
Knocks Charlotte Out of Open Cup 
 
(Charleston, SC) - The Charlotte Eagles battled the Charleston Battery tonight in a US Open Cup round three matchup at Blackbaud Stadium. Charleston got off to an early lead with a first half goal, but Charlotte came back to tie in the second half with a goal from Jorge Herrera. Osvaldo Alonso scored the winning goal for Charleston off a penalty kick in the final minutes to knock the Eagles out of the Open Cup. With the 2-1 win Charleston will move on to the fourth round to host the Houston Dynamo of the MLS on July 1st.

Charleston opened the scoring in the 12th minute following a scramble in the box involving Aaron King. The ball came out to King who hit a shot first time at the goal. Charlotte goalkeeper Terry Boss parried the shot but the clearance landed at the feet of Darren Spicer who volleyed home from the right side of the penalty-area. The goal was Spicer's fourth of the 2008 tournament.

In the 20th minute Charlotte came close after earning a free-kick twenty yards out. Midfielder Jorge Herrera whipped in a shot but Battery goalkeeper Keith Wiggans dove across and made the save at the near post.

In the 23rd minute Battery midfielder Osvaldo Alonso played an excellent pass down the right side for Darren Spicer. Spicer caught up with the ball at the bye-line and crossed to the back of the box. Winger Mike Richardson ran onto the pass but his header attempt was saved by Boss.

Charlotte enjoyed the majority of possession after half-time and were rewarded for their efforts in the 66th minute with a goal. Midfielder Ben Johnson hurled a long-throw into the box to Jorge Herrera who snapped his header past Wiggans into the goal.

The game appeared to beheaded to overtime but turned in Charleston's favor in the 90th minute after Randi Patterson was brought down in the box. The referee awarded Charleston a penalty-kick and Osvaldo Alonso slotted it past Boss to give Charleston the win.
Charlotte gave a strong performance tonight and had several strong strings of possession. The Eagles outshot Charleston 7-4 and forced Charleston goalkeeper Keith Wiggans to make six saves. Charlotte was clearly unhappy with the penalty kick awarded by Referee Banning particulary at such a critical point in the match which looked to be headed to overtime.
 
The Charlotte Eagles have another two game road trip this weekend. First the Eagles face the Western Mass Pioneers on Friday night. Then on Saturday its off to Bermuda to face the Bermuda Hogges. The Eagles return to home field action on Saturday, July 5th to host rival Wilmington Hammerheads at restart field. Kick off is slated for 7:00 pm.
The Charlotte Lady Eagles are at home this weekend hosting the Carolina Railhawks on Saturday night. Kick off is set for 7:00pm at restart field. For tickets visit www.CharlotteEagles.com and purchase your tickets in advance to save $2.00/ticket prior to game day. Tickets are also available at the gate for $10/adults and $7/youth (kids 5 and under FREE!)
 
Charlotte Stats
SHOTS: 7 (Swinehart 3); SAVES: 2 (Boss 2); FOULS: 9 (Bryant 2); CORNER KICKS: 8; OFFSIDES: 4; PENALTY KICKS: (NONE); CAUTIONS: Bryant 35, Swinehart 84; EJECTIONS: (NONE)

Charleston Stats
SHOTS: 4; SAVES: 6 (Wiggans 6); FOULS: 15 (Patterson 3); CORNER KICKS: 2; OFFSIDES: 3; PENALTY KICKS: Alonso 90 (Goal); CAUTIONS: Nylen 54; EJECTIONS: (NONE)
Eagles Face Battery in Open Cup

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June 24, 2008 - IN THIS ISSUE
Eagles and Battery Face off in Open Cup
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 Eagles v. Battery

 The Charlotte Eagles will travel to Charleston to take on the Battery in the second round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tonight. The winner will host MLS Cup Champions Huston Dynamo next Tuesday, July 1st.
 
 In the first round the Eagles disposed of the Clearwater Galactics in a very exciting match. The Battery defeated an amateur team as well as they beat the ASC New Stars 3-0 off of a hat trick from Darren Spicer. The Battery sit in second place on the USL 1st Division with a 6-3-3 record with just one loss at home. Last season Charleston won three Open Cup games including the Huston Dynamo who were defending MLS Cup Champions. Oddly enough the winner of Tuesdays match will meet Huston in the next round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
 
 
Should the Eagles beat the Battery in Charleston they would then host the two time defending MLS Cup Champions Huston Dynamo on July 1st at UNC Charlotte. A time for that match has yet to be set but would most likely be played at 7 p.m. Tickets would be available in advance at www.charlotteeagles.com